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CONTAINER Filed O ct. 5, 1954 s Sheets-Sheet 1 Z1. (1M0 Gaff? j. GareyMarch 24, 1936. H. J. MCCAFFREY ET AL 2,035,327

CONTAINER Filed Oct. 5, 1934 '3 Sheets-Sheet 2 .E J. 2m: azfim j CareyMarch 24, 1936. H. J. MOCAFFREAY ET AL, 2,035,327

CONTAINER Filed Oct. 5, 1954 5 Sheets-Sheet 3 avwcutoz Patented Mar. 241936.

PATENT OFFICE CONTAINER Harry Joseph McCaffrey and Bryan Carey, Dallas,Tex.

Application October 3,

1 Claim.

This invention relates to containers designed primarily for use inholding perishable foods.

The primary object of the invention is to provide a device of thischaracter embodying a plurality of independent containers so arrangedthat a circulation of cold'water around the surfaces thereof, will beinsured at all times, maintaining a low degree of temperature topreserve food held in the device.

A still further object of the invention is toprovide a device of thischaracter wherein the iced water employed for'cooling the contents ofthe container, may be drawn oif and used for drinking purposes.

Another important object of the invention is to provide means wherebythe containers which may be removed, will be held in an upright positionwhile in the main or body portion of the device, eliminating any dangerof the contents of the container escaping therefrom.

With the foregoing and other objects in view, which will appear as thedescription proceeds, the invention resides in the combination andarrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafterdescribed and claimed, it being understood that changes in the preciseembodiment of the invention herein disclosed, may be made within thescope of what is claimed without departing from the spirit of theinvention.

Referring to the drawings;

Figure 1 is a longitudinal sectional view through a device constructedin accordance with the invention.

Figure 2 is a plan view thereof, parts thereof being shown in section.

Figure 3 is a sectional view taken on line 3-3 of Figure 2.

Figure 4 is a vertical sectional view through a modified form of theinvention.

Figure 5 is a plan view thereof.

Referring to the drawings in detail, the device comprises an outerreceptacle indicated by the reference character 5, which is formed withspaced outer and inner walls, a top and a bottom. The top, which isindicated by the reference character 6, is provided with a plurality ofopenings to receive the removable containers 1, which, as shown areelongated, the lower ends of the containers 1 being spaced from thebottom of the outer receptacle providing a passageway for ice and water.

The openings in which the containers 1 are held, are so located withinthe top 6, that the outer sides of the containers are supported in 1934,Serial No. 746,716

spaced relation with the inner wall of the outer receptacle 5 providingpassageways between the containers and outer receptacle.

These containers are also arranged, so that they are spaced from eachother, whereby the cooling fluid may circulate freely between thecontainers.

In order that these containers 1 will be held in upright positions atall times, and will not rock within their openings, supporting collars 8j are provided within .the outer receptacle 5, the collars 8 dependingfrom the top 6. These collars 8 are of sizes to accommodate thecontainers 1 in such a way that the containers 1 may be readily andeasily removed or replaced, at the will of the user.

Closing the upper end of each container 1, is a closure 9 which is of alength to fit over the open upper ends of the containers. Each closure 9is formed with a central depression ID to accommodate the fingers of aperson, there being provided a rib l I extending across each depression,to be gripped by the fingers when it is desired to remove the closure.

Depressions H! are formed in the top 6 adjacent to each container 1, andafford means whereby a person may grip the containers, should it bedesired to remove the containers from the outer receptacle.

When the containers are in their activepositions within the outerreceptacle, the pivoted members l3 are moved to positions overlying theclosures 9, holding-the containers against displacement.

It might be further stated that these closures 9 may be convenientlyemployed as cups, should it be desired to pour the material held withinthe containers. v

The top 6 is formed with a threaded upstanding flange l4 thataccommodates the closure 15, which is formed with threads cooperatingwith the threads of the upstanding flange M, to the end that the closurel5 may be readily and easily removed and replaced, when it is desired tofill the outer receptacle with ice and water.

Secured to the outer receptacle, near the bottom thereof, is a spigot iswhich will permit of cool water being drawn from the outer receptaclefor drinking purposes.

A bail I1 is provided on the outer receptacle and affords means wherebythe container may be readily transported.

In the form of the invention as shown by Figure 4 of the drawings, theouter receptacle is indicated by the reference character N3, the innerreceptacle which is spaced from the outer receptacle being indicated bythe reference character IS.

The inner receptacle is designed for containing ice to maintain thecontainer 20, and its contents cool, it being contemplated to use themelted ice in the inner receptacle [9, for drinking purposes.

The pouring spouts of the containers are shown as disposed laterally ofa line drawn horizontally through the container, so that the drinkingwater may be conveniently poured from the inner container.

A closure indicated by the reference character 2| is provided for thepouring spout of the container.

As clearly shown by the drawings, the food container 20 is of aconstruction so that it will fit within an opening in the upper end ofthe container, and will not in any way interfere with water being pouredfrom the body portion of the device.

A closure indicated by the reference character 22 is provided for thefood container 20, and is so constructed that it fits into the foodcontainer 20.

A depression 23 is formed in the closure 22, for the reception of thefingers of the person removing the closure 22, there being provided afinger piece 24 extending from the bottom of the recess 23, to begripped by the fingers in removing the closure 22.

While I have shown and described containers which are substantiallytriangular in cross section, it is to be understood that the size andshape of these containers may be varied, without departing from thespirit of the invention.

From the foregoing it will be seen that due to the construction shownand described, a container has been provided which may be used in transporting perishable foods without danger of the food spoiling, the devicebeing particularly designed for picnic purposes.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed is:

A container of the class described, comprising an outer member and aninner member supported in spaced relation with the outer member andproviding a vacuum therebetween, said inner and outer members havingaligning openings, a collar formed integral with the outer member andextending downwardly within the inner member through the openingthereof, the lower end of the collar terminating an appreciable distancebelow the top of the container, a removable food container of a size tofit within the collar, positioned within the collar and held in anupright position vrithin the container by its contact with the collar,said container having aligning openings through which a heat exchangemedium may be positioned within the container, a cover for the foodcontainer, the cover including an elongated flange contacting with thewall of the food container clamping the food container against thecollar.

HARRY JOSEPH MCCAFFREY.

BRYAN CAREY.

